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Located
in Besant Nagar, Chennai,
Elliot's beach is the preferred destination for those with a clean
atmosphere in mind. Following the road along the coast down south from
Marina one will come to
Elliot's beach where one can spend a few hours relaxing.
This beach is lined with fast food joints, small stores, and a few
shrines. It is a popular hangout for the younger generation these days.
Four decades ago, Elliot's beach was the favourite haunt of foreigners
seeking a secluded beach to sun bathe at.
At the end of this beach are situated the Velanganni Church
and the Ashtalakshmi temple.
Velanganni Church: Though the church is much smaller than the
original one at Velanganni it attracts its own share of pilgrims.
Ashtalakshmi Temple: The Ashtalakshmi temple dedicated to Goddess
Lakshmi (also spelt as Laxmi) looks quite different from the usual South
Indian temples as it is a modern tier construction, not even 20 years old.
Air: Chennai has an airport with both domestic and
international terminals. Regular flights connect
Chennai with the
major cities within the country and also with international ones.
Rail: Chennai
is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and
beyond the state.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the
major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local
trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.
Being a capital city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones.